L 1268a (OTTO) Lanthanum oxide, 99.99% Cas 1312-81-8 - used to make optical glasses, to which this oxide confers increased density, refractive index, and hardness. L 1268a (OTTO) Lanthanum oxide, 99.99% Cas 1312-81-8 - used in making the camera, microscope, the optical glass and optical fiber.