CATALYST FOR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS PRODUCTION AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS USING THE CATALYST

摘要

Disclosed is a catalyst having high LPG selectivity, which is used in a semi-indirect synthesis of a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Specifically disclosed is a catalyst for liquefied petroleum gas production, which is used for producing a liquefied petroleum gas mainly composed of propane or butane by reacting at least one of methanol and dimethyl ether with hydrogen. This catalyst for liquefied petroleum gas production is characterized by containing a ß-zeolite loaded with Pd and having a SiO₂/Al₂O₃ molar ratio of not less than 100.