EXHIBIT 23(a)


          CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos.
333-34561, 333-34587, 333-34589, 333-34591, 333-34593, 333-34683, 333-35689,
333-47911, 333-51081, 333-74463, 333-74465, 333-32112, and 333-39972 on Form
S-8 and Registration Statement Nos. 333-75812, 333-89818, and 333-99705 on
Form S-3 of our reports dated March 8, 2005, relating to the financial
statements and financial statement schedule of Solutia Inc. (which expresses
an unqualified opinion and includes explanatory paragraphs referring to
Solutia Inc.'s filing for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United
States Bankruptcy Code, substantial doubt about Solutia Inc.'s ability to
continue as a going concern and changes in accounting principles) and
management's report of the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Solutia Inc. for
the year ended December 31, 2004.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Deloitte & Touche LLP
St. Louis, Missouri
March 8, 2005