| AIMD | ab initio molecular dynamics |
| BOMD | Born–Oppenheimer molecular dynamics |
| DFT | Density functional theory |
| DMF | Dimethylformamide |
| %ee | Enantiomeric excess |
| EMIm | 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium cation |
| Et | Ethyl group |
| HyAIMD | The hybrid AIMD approach presented here |
| iPr | Isopropyl group |
| LJ | Lennard-Jones |
| MD | Molecular dynamics |
| NEB | Nudged elastic band |
| OAc | Acetate anion |
| RDF | Radial distribution function |
| RESP | Restraint electrostatic potential |
| SCF | Self-consistent field |
| TS | Transition state |