| 3D | three-dimensional structure |
| AC | absolute configuration |
| CD | circular dichroism |
| DFT | density functional theory |
| DRCD | diffused reflectance CD |
| ECD | electronic circular dichroism |
| PCM | polarizable continuum model |
| PES | potential energy surface |
| QC | quantum chemistry |
| SF | similarity factor |
| TBDMS | tert-Butyldimethylsilyl |
| VCD | vibrational circular dichroism |